NetComm NP290W manual Using the CD Setup Utility, To use the CD Setup Utility

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Chapter 4 – Using the CD Setup Utility

The CD Setup Utility provides easy to follow step-by-step instructions to help you change the wireless network name and wireless security settings. It opens on Windows operating systems.

Note:

Using the CD Setup Utility is optional. Right out of the box, you can already use your HomePlug Wireless Adapter.

4.1To use the CD Setup Utility:

1.Insert the Utility CD into your CD drive.

2.If the utility does not open automatically, select Start > Run, enter D:\Setup.exe (where D: is your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK.

3.Follow the instructions from the CD Setup Utility.

4.2Accessing the Web User Interface

The User Interface can be accessed through a browser running on any operating system. It provides access to all basic and advanced configuration settings for your device. If the HomePlug is connected to a network/ router, the device will receive its own unique IP Address from the network/router.

To access the Web User Interface:

1.Open a browser.

2.If you are connected to the computer, ensure that it has a static IP address first. For help on how to manually set your IP address. (Please refer to Configuring TCP/IP)

3.Enter the IP Address of the HomePlug and then press Enter.

•If the HomePlug is connected with the computer, use 192.168.1.254 (default). Enter the IP Address you used if you changed the default.

•If you are connected to a network/router, you must enter the IP Address provided by the DHCP Server. To do this, insert the CD Setup Utility into the CD drive and allow it to

scan your network. After the scan, it will show the IP Addresses and MAC Addresses of HomePlugs in your network. Use the IP Address of the HomePlug you want to configure. You can identify each HomePlug by the MAC Address printed on the device itself.

Tip: Aside from using the CD Setup Utility, you can also use your router’s Web User Interface to get your HomePlug’s IP address. Essentially, your router acts as the DHCP Server and your HomePlug is a DHCP Client. Please refer to your router’s documentation for instructions on how to view the DHCP Clients in the network.

4.Enter the Administrator password. The default Administrator password is admin.



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Contents User Guide Contents Introduction Typical NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug ConnectionPackage Contents Minimum RequirementsNP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Overview Light Indicators and PortsIP Address you used if you changed the default Hardware InstallationTo connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer Open a browserAccessing the Web User Interface Using the CD Setup UtilityTo use the CD Setup Utility To access the Web User Interface Open a browserConfiguring TCP/IP To connect with wireless devices for Microsoft XP Locate your wireless network connection iconAbout the Web User Interface Navigation Menus and SubmenusChanging the Administrator Password Advanced ConfigurationAdministrator Settings Retype password Enter Auto-logout Time Click SaveRemote HomePlugs Detecting HomePlug DevicesChanging the Private Network Name Local HomePlugsLAN Settings Private Network Name ResetFirmware Upgrade Restore to Factory DefaultBackup Settings Restore Settings RebootTo configure the wireless settings Wireless SettingsSettings Select Settings. This opens the Wireless SettingsTo configure the wireless security settings SecuritySelect an Encryption Type None Then click Connect AP AP ModeDefault Administrator password is admin Click OK. This takes you backSystem Log DiagnosticsSystem Status To display the system statusSafety Summary Messages Important Safety InstructionsNP290W User Guide
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